A guide to CAUV
Farmers who are enrolled in the Current Agricultural Use Valuation (CAUV) program have been seeing sharp increases in the taxable value of their land. This story/graphic explains why.
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This graphic explains CAUV & why values are increasing. View this story & click the link below the photo for details.
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A guide to influencing farm, rural policy
Ever wonder why Farm Bureau supports one issue and opposes another, or how it makes up its mind on hot button topics such as tax policy or livestock regulations?
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A Learning Experience
A young visitor to Ohio Farm Bureau's Land and Living exhibit at the Ohio State Fair gets a hand planting a flower. The display was one of many opportunities for visitors to learn about Ohio agriculture.
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Domenick, Sayre, Wagner, Schuring, Gibbs and Wilson
A look at the new state legislature
Several key Ohio House and Senate committees for agriculture have new chairmen and many have been strong supporters of agriculture.
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A lot to consider
Ohio Farm Bureau's Policy Development Committee holds first meeting.
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Rick Chiricosta, President & CEO Medical Mutual of Ohio
A message to Ohio Farm Bureau members
There is an old saying that suggests, “There is strength in numbers.” If that is true, our partnership with Ohio Farm Bureau is as solid as a rock. In these rough economic times, it is comforting to know that together we are meeting challenges head-on.
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A new era for the Ohio Farm Bureau
In 2009, Ohio Farm Bureau finalized a plan to ensure its future viability. More than 2,800 participants provided input into the 250 page plan titled "Ohio Farm Bureau's Envisioned Future — The New Era." The process resulted in the following updated vision statetment for the organization: "Ohio Farm Bureau's Vision is to forge a partnership between farmers and consumers that meets consumer needs, addresses public expectations and ensures agricultural prosperity in a global marketplace." The plan also identifies Farm Bureau's core values as Integrity and Honesty, Grassroots Involvement, Promoting Agriculture, Member Advocacy and Teamwork.
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Extension Connection will be published quarterly in Ohio Farm Bureau's Buckeye Farm News
A new partnership with an old friend
Extension and Farm Bureau have long been partners in making life better for farmers and all Ohioans. In November, Ohio farmers will find the first edition of Extension Connection, produced by OSU Extension and delivered exclusively to Ohio Farm Bureau members inside Buckeye Farm News.
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Ohio farmers leave Capitol Hill during an annual trip in which they meet with Washington officials.
A strong effective organization
A strong effective organization that is member driven, financially strong and focused on farmers
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A voice in government
Dealing with government can be intimidating. But public participation is necessary to ensure policymakers understand the needs of their constituents, that rules are reasonable and programs are responsive to taxpayers. That’s where Farm Bureau can help. It provides its members with a number of opportunities to connect with public officials, to learn about laws and regulations and to shape the debate. The organization’s grassroots process gives it its credibility and its power.
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